RVIA: RV Shipments Pull Back For June; Up YTD

The RV Industry Association’s June survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finished at 41,990, a decrease of 11.4% from the 47,416 units shipped last June. All towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, totaled 37,784 units for the month, representing a 10.5% decrease compared to last June’s towable RV shipment total of 42,240. Motorhomes […]

2nd nüCamp RV Rally Fills Up Ohio Campground

The second annual nüCamp RV rally was completely sold out as T@G and T@B brand teardrop trailer enthusiasts filled all 170 sites near the company’s headquarters at the Winklepleck Grove Campground in Sugarcreek, Ohio.  The July 16-21 event is hosted by nüCamp RV as a way for its owners’ community to connect with each other and with […]

Universal Trailer Sells Off Cargo Group Division

Universal Trailer Corp. (UTC) announced that it is selling its Cargo Group Division (UTCCG) made up of the Haulmark, Wells Cargo and UltraLav trailer brands to American Cargo Group Inc., a new Indiana corporation, which is owned by the Kaufman Trailers organization headquartered in Lexington, N.C. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. According to […]

REIT Equity Lifestyle Reporting Gains During 2Q

Chicago-based real estate investment trust (REIT) firm Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (ELS) reported gains in revenue and net income during its second quarter, ended June 30.  During the three-month period total revenues increased $19.2 million, or 8.7%, to $240.5 million compared to $221.3 million for the same period in 2017. Net income available for common […]

Regency RV Partners with Leo’s Vacation Center

Fort Worth, Texas-based Regency RV announced that it has added Leo’s Vacation Center in Gambrills, Md., to its roster of dealers selling the 2019 Xalta Class B built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis.   According to a press release, Leo’s Vacation Center General Manager Bob Wilson reported that the Xalta appeals both to former Class A owners who are […]

Furrion’s Elysium Concept Pushes the Envelope

The Furrion Elysium Concept RV – a 45-footer arriving early 2019 – comes equipped with a hot tub, a few 75-inch 4k TVs, and a helicopter when driving just won’t cut it. The company, with U.S. headquarters in Elkhart, Ind., was founded in 2004 by three founders who believe in innovation and to “make the […]